Idaho House weighs gas tax hike to nine cents a gallon
The House Transportation and Defense committee endorsed a nine cent per gallon gasoline tax proposal and related fuel tax increases to fund highways. Governor Andrus pushed the idea in his budget, while a lighter one cent rise was also explored. Committees anticipate hearings on broader general fund tax increases later in the week.
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Highway Department
Transportation Committee
Revenue and Taxation Committee
Allan F. Larsen
R-Blackfoot
Andrus
John Edwards
R-Council
Larsen
Winter thaw eases some Idaho big game but dangers remain
Warm winds and rain sparked a January thaw across eastern Idaho and the Dworshak area. Deer and elk move to lower ground as ice behind Dworshak Dam remains deadly for deer. predators and drowning cited as major causes.
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Idaho Fish
Game Department
Idaho
Dworshak
North Fork
Clearwater River
Idaho Panhandle
Clearwater
Dworshak Dam
Dent Bridge
Big Island
South Fork
Payette River
Big Smokey
Boise
Tuttle
Acequia
Snake River
Snowville
Utah
Park Urges Pay Hike for Idaho Prosecutors
Idaho Attorney General W. Anthony Park urged lawmakers to pass a prosecutors pay bill to address disparities among counties. The plan links pay to county population and work, with top salaries up to 20 000 dollars in large counties and 8 000 dollars annually in sparsely populated areas, and a 20 per hour rate.
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Boise
UPD
Idaho
W. Anthony Park
Park
Sparsley Populated
Suit Filed Against Bonners Ferry City Over Fatal Collision
Spokane man John C. Hunter files a 905000 claim against the City of Bonners Ferry alleging gross negligence and misconduct after a head on crash near the Bonners Ferry Ranger Station on Nov 12 killed his wife Sylvia Ann and daughter Pamela. The suit cites a towing operation by a city truck driven by Eugene Arledge as the cause. Hunter seeks damages for wrongful death, personal injuries, and loss of his car. council action pending. The city's insurer confirms coverage.
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Spokane
Bonner Ferry
John C. Hunter
Hunter
Sylvia Ann
Pamela
Sarah Ann
Bonners Ferry
Eugene Arledge
Baylon
Sandpoint Panida Theatre Holds Billy Jack Over
For the first time in years a film is held over by popular demand at the Panida Theatre. Billy Jack has taken Sandpoint by storm with hundreds of patrons still seeking viewings. the holdover will be limited, so plan to see it soon.
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Billy Jack
Panida Theatre
Radio Auction to Benefit March of Dimes in Sandpoint
The Sandpoint Annual Radio Auction starts tonight January 23 at the Elks Club and runs three nights from 7 to 10 PM to raise funds for the local March of Dimes campaign. Beta Sigma Phi leads with Pat McCrum as chair, aided by Helen Hagadone Sandy Ebbett Joan Tinsman and Sharon Reach.
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Sandpoint
Elks Club
Pat McCrum
March of Dimes
Beta Sigma Phi
Helen Hagadone
Sandy Ebbett
Joan Tinsman
Sharon Reach
McCrum
Hagadone
Ken Crandell
KSPT
Four weekend accidents mar Bonner County roads
Slick road conditions on Schweitzer Road contributed to two Saturday crashes near the ski resort. Glenn E. Bledson and Kris S. Contor slid into ditches, while Russell D. Mann and Joanna M. LaGrace collided centerline. A third wreck near Blanchard involved Gary L. Yann who struck a deer, and Dennis M. Naccarato hit a fence and yard on Settlement Road near Priest River. No injuries or citations reported.
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Bonner County
Sheriff’s Office
Schweitzer Road
Glenn E. Bledson
Seattle
Schweitzer
Russell D. Mann
Moscow
Joanna M. LaGrace
Yann
Dennis M. Naccarato
Newport
Harold Anselmo
Settlement Road
Priest River
W2 Form Deadline Near
The Internal Revenue Service reminded employers they must issue W2 earnings statements for 1971 to workers by January 31 by law. It urged early distribution so taxpayers can file returns before the April 17 deadline, whether they owe taxes or receive refunds.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
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McCall and
Western Regions
Magic Valley
Salnon
Tony Park
Yide
Gary L. Yann
Blanchard
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